Types of Human Tissues
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Which type of tissue is described as the cover of the exposed surface of the body and lines the digestive, respiratory, and reproductive systems?

  • Connective tissue
  • Nervous tissue
  • Muscular tissue
  • Epithelial tissue (correct)

    • What is the main characteristic of epithelial tissues in terms of blood vessels?

  • They have abundant blood vessels
  • They lack blood vessels (correct)
  • They have an irregular blood vessel distribution
  • Blood vessels are embedded within them

    • How do epithelial tissues obtain nutrients since they lack blood vessels?

  • Through diffusion and absorption from adjacent tissues (correct)
  • By consuming other nearby tissues
  • Direct absorption from the outside environment
  • By synthesizing their own nutrients

    • What interconnecting cell tightly binds together the cells of epithelial tissues?

    <p>'Cell Junction'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the base of epithelial tissues rest?

    <p>On a basal membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the ciliated columnar epithelial tissue found in the human body?

    <p>Fallopian tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelium appears to be stratified but consists of a single layer of irregularly shaped and differently sized columnar cells?

    <p>Pseudostratified columnar epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of stratified squamous keratinized epithelium?

    <p>Prevents water loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is stratified cuboidal epithelium commonly found in the human body?

    <p>Duct of mammary glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelium provides an expandable lining and prevents diffusion of contents in the urinary tract?

    <p>Transitional epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of cilia in the ciliated columnar epithelial tissue?

    <p>Remove particulates of matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of connective tissue in the body?

    <p>Support and binding of tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell gives rise to adult connective tissue?

    <p>Mesenchyme cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In connective tissue, what is the role of ground substances?

    <p>Act as glues for attaching other tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue type is described as 'calcified' due to deposited calcium salts?

    <p>Compact bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of tendons in the body?

    <p>Attach muscles to bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue type provides an insulating layer beneath the skin?

    <p>Adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the mesothelium in the body?

    <p>Secretion of lubricating fluid for body cavities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the simple columnar epithelium primarily found in the human body?

    <p>Sections of the digestive system and female reproductive tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells have cilia on their apical surfaces?

    <p>Simple columnar epithelial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique characteristic of squamous cell nuclei in simple squamous epithelium?

    <p>Flat, horizontal, and elliptical, mirroring the form of the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates simple squamous epithelial tissue from simple cuboidal epithelial tissue?

    <p>Flattened cells versus cube-shaped cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes pseudostratified columnar epithelial tissue from simple columnar epithelial tissue?

    <p>Single layer versus multiple layers of cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of heparin in the body?

    <p>Prevents blood coagulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cartilage contains more collagen fibers than hyaline cartilage?

    <p>Fibrocartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process returns lymph to large veins near the heart?

    <p>Lymphatic vessel circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do osteoclasts contribute to bone health and structure?

    <p>Break down and reabsorb bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does lymph originate from before entering lymphoid vessels?

    <p>Interstitial fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue provides a framework for the body and supports surrounding tissues?

    <p>Supporting connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of adipose tissue is more abundant in children and produces more heat?

    <p>Brown adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of elastic fibers in the body?

    <p>To hold structures together like ligaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type plays a significant role in the wound healing process?

    <p>Macrophages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of reticular fibers in the body?

    <p>To support soft organs like the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are lymphocytes primarily found in the body?

    <p>In lymph nodes and spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of mast cells in connective tissue?

    <p>To release substances like Histamine when cells are injured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting bone reabsorption and increasing renal excretion of calcium and phosphorus?

    <p>Calcitonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What results from decreased levels of Vitamin D in the body?

    <p>Osteomalacia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of adrenal glucocorticoids on bone metabolism?

    <p>Reduce organic matrix of bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is involved in increasing bone length and determining the amount of matrix formed before maturity?

    <p>Growth Balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does estrogen impact bone health?

    <p>Inhibits anabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone tissue contains large spaces filled with red and yellow marrow?

    <p>Spongy Cancelous Bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the haversian canal system?

    <p>Transport blood throughout the bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of calcitonin when serum calcium levels are increased?

    <p>Reduce serum calcium levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Mesothelium primarily found in the human body?

    <p>Body cavities and internal organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which epithelial tissue is actively involved in absorption, secretion, and excretion of molecules?

    <p>Simple cuboidal epithelial tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the endothelium in the human body?

    <p>Absorption of oxygen into the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are ciliated columnar epithelial cells primarily found in the human body?

    <p>Digestive system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing characteristic of pseudostratified columnar epithelial tissue compared to simple columnar epithelial tissue?

    <p>Presence of cilia on apical surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelial tissue allows for rapid passage of chemical compounds due to its thinness?

    <p>Simple squamous epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the matrix in connective tissue?

    <p>Serves as a glue allowing other connective tissues to attach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue type is involved in providing a rigid support for the body?

    <p>Compact bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is loose connective tissue found and what are its functions?

    <p>Acts to absorb shock, binds tissues together, allows diffusion of nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates supportive connective tissue from fluid connective tissue?

    <p>Characterized by rigid or semi-rigid structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of connective tissue?

    <p>Hormone production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes areolar tissue from adipose tissue?

    <p>Adipose tissue consists mostly of fat storage cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of pseudostratified columnar epithelium in the respiratory tract?

    <p>Propelling mucus towards the throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In stratified squamous keratinized epithelium, what is the function of keratinization?

    <p>To prevent water loss and protect underlying tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can stratified cuboidal epithelium be found in the human body?

    <p>Lining ducts of mammary glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes stratified columnar epithelium from other types of stratified epithelium?

    <p>Cube-shaped basal cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique feature of transitional epithelium allows it to adapt to changes in shape?

    <p>Variable layer thickness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of ciliated columnar epithelial tissue in the fallopian tubes and respiratory system?

    <p>Removal of particles via ciliary beating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of epithelial tissues in terms of blood vessels?

    <p>Lack blood vessels and absorb nutrients through diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the basement membrane in epithelial tissues?

    <p>Anchor epithelial tissues to adjacent tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do delicate epithelial tissues obtain nutrients since they lack blood vessels?

    <p>Through diffusion from the surrounding environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic contributes to the tightly bounded nature of cells in epithelial tissues?

    <p>Presence of specialized junctions between cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the exposed surface of epithelial tissues from other regions?

    <p>Comprises interior, exterior, and base regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main source of nutrients for avascular epithelial tissues?

    <p>Diffusion and absorption through exposed surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of brown adipose tissue in the body?

    <p>Producing more energy and heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells are phagocytic in nature and engulf cell debris, bacteria, and foreign bodies?

    <p>Macrophages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of reticular fibers in the body?

    <p>Providing structural support to organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue cells anchor and support other cells by producing reticular fibers?

    <p>Fibroblast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes white adipose tissue from brown adipose tissue in terms of function?

    <p>White adipose tissue acts as a thermal insulator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of mast cells in connective tissue?

    <p>Releasing substances upon injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of histamine in the body?

    <p>Stimulating gastric juice secretion and involvement in allergies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue type provides a strong framework for the body?

    <p>Supporting connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of osteoclasts in bone metabolism?

    <p>Breaking down and reabsorbing bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cartilage resists compression and prevents bone-to-bone damage?

    <p>Fibro cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do lymphatic vessels return lymph in the body?

    <p>To large veins near the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of bones that provides protection and support to the body?

    <p>(Calcium and phosphorus)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of calcitonin when serum calcium levels are increased?

    <p>Inhibits bone reabsorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What results from a decreased vitamin D level in the body?

    <p>Osteomalacia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of reticular fibers in the body?

    <p>Produce red and white blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the haversian canal system?

    <p>Provide nourishment to osteocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do estrogen levels impact bone health?

    <p>Inhibit PTH anabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates spongy cancellous bone from compact bone?

    <p>Has trabeculae filled with marrows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when growth balance hormones are increased during adulthood?

    <p>Acromegaly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of glucocorticoids on protein metabolism?

    <p>Increase catabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does exercise have on bones?

    <p>Increases red blood cell supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of calcitonin when the serum calcium level increases above normal?

    <p>Inhibits bone reabsorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for increasing bone length and determining the amount of matrix formed before maturity?

    <p>Growth Balance Hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of glucocorticoids in bone metabolism?

    <p>Increase catabolism to reduce the organic matrix of bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do sex hormones, specifically estrogen, impact bone health?

    <p>Promote osteoblastic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to bone growth and development during periods of rest?

    <p>Recovery of full length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is involved in promoting osteoclastic activity to donate calcium to the blood when serum calcium is low?

    <p>Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of vitamin D in the context of calcium and phosphorus absorption?

    <p>Promote intestinal absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When blood calcium levels decrease, what does the bone which stores calcium do in response to parathyroid hormone stimulation?

    <p>Releases calcium into the vascular system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of growth balance hormones secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

    <p>Increase bone length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If serum levels of substances are altered, what works to maintain equilibrium in the body?

    <p>Several hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of osteoclasts in bone metabolism?

    <p>Break down and reabsorb bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells are phagocytic in nature and engulf cell debris, bacteria, and foreign bodies?

    <p>Osteoclasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of adipose tissue is more abundant in children and produces more heat?

    <p>Brown adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes white adipose tissue from brown adipose tissue in terms of function?

    <p>White adipose tissue stores energy while brown adipose tissue produces heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting bone reabsorption and increasing renal excretion of calcium and phosphorus?

    <p>Calcitonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does lymph originate from before entering lymphoid vessels?

    <p>Interstitial fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What results from a decreased vitamin D level in the body?

    <p>Decreased mineralization of bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the haversian canal system?

    <p>Supplies nutrients and removes waste from bone cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do estrogen levels impact bone health?

    <p>Estrogen maintains bone density by inhibiting bone resorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What interconnecting cell tightly binds together the cells of epithelial tissues?

    <p>Osteocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of nervous tissue?

    <p>Excitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main classes of cells that make up nervous tissue?

    <p>Neuron and Neuroglia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the neuron contains the nucleus and mitochondria?

    <p>Soma (Cell body)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of neuroglia in nervous tissue?

    <p>Support neurons and modulate information propagation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure forms the organs of the nervous system along with nervous tissues?

    <p>Connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of tissue composition does nervous tissue represent in the human body?

    <p>~2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a neuron is responsible for generating an out-going signal or nerve impulse?

    <p>Axon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of dendritic spines in a neuron?

    <p>Provide locations for other neurons to communicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of Schwann cells in the nervous system?

    <p>Produce myelin for axons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Node of Ranvier in the myelin sheath of an axon?

    <p>Essential for conduction of action potentials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do neurotransmitters, enzymes, and lysozymes travel along within a neuron?

    <p>Neurofilaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of kinesin and dynein in a neuron?

    <p>Transport materials within the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of gland releases secretions directly into surrounding tissues and fluids?

    <p>Endocrine gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of exocrine gland releases its contents through a duct that leads to the epithelial surface?

    <p>Apocrine gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of secretion involves the cell being destroyed as it releases its product, becoming part of the secretion?

    <p>Holocrine secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glands release contents into the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract, technically outside of the body?

    <p>Exocrine glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characteristic of merocrine secretion?

    <p>Vesicles release contents by exocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are unicellular glands like goblet cells typically found?

    <p>Mucous membranes of the small and large intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of exocrine gland develops from simple epithelium to form a secretory surface that releases directly into an inner cavity?

    <p>Serous gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Merocrine' secretion is where:

    <p>'Cell remains intact'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of exocrine glands in the human body?

    <p>Release substances into external environment through ducts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of gland produces and secretes sweat?

    <p>Merocrine gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of synapse occurs between cells connected by gap junctions?

    <p>Electrical synapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of mucus membranes in the body?

    <p>Protection against pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of the epidermis?

    <p>Keratinized epithelial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of membrane lines the thoracic and abdominal cavities?

    <p>Serous membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are synovial membranes primarily found in the body?

    <p>Around freely movable joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of synovial fluids secreted by synovial membranes?

    <p>Organ lubrication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tissue does not contain outer covers?

    <p>Synovial tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of cutaneous/skin membranes in the body?

    <p>Injury protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue provides a framework for the body and supports surrounding tissues?

    <p>Dense irregular connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Mesothelium in serous membranes?

    <p>Secrete serous fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of neuroglia in nervous tissue?

    <p>Modulate information propagation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the receptors in complex sense organs, such as the ear and eye, located?

    <p>Nerves linking the nervous system with other systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a neuron contains the nucleus and mitochondria?

    <p>Soma (cell body)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of tissue composition that nervous tissue represents in the human body?

    <p>2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes neurons from neuroglia in nervous tissue?

    <p>Neurons initiate and transmit actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of neurons?

    <p>Initiate and receive in-coming signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the neurofilaments and neurotubules in the perikaryon similar to?

    <p>Filaments and microtubules in other types of cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the neuron is responsible for generating an action potential and conducting it to the next cell?

    <p>Axon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structures provide locations for other neurons to communicate with the cell body?

    <p>Dendritic spines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Schwann cells in the nervous system?

    <p>Insulating axons by producing myelin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are neurotransmitter molecules stored within the neuron?

    <p>Synaptic knob vesicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of kinesin and dynein in a neuron?

    <p>Transporting materials along neurotubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of the myelin sheath?

    <p>It contains gaps known as Nodes of Ranvier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a synapse in a neuron?

    <p>Facilitating communication between neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Axosplasmic' movement refers to the transport of materials between:

    <p>'Dendrites' and 'cell body'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Node of Ranvier' gaps in the myelin sheath are essential for:

    <p>'Conduction' of action potentials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a chemical synapse?

    <p>Using neurotransmitters to communicate messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of membrane lines the thoracic and abdominal cavities?

    <p>Serous membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of mucus membranes in the body?

    <p>Acting as a barrier against pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kind of tissue forms the membrane that lines the cavities of freely movable joints?

    <p>Synovial membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of mesothelium in serous membranes?

    <p>Secreting serous fluids for lubrication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelial tissue makes up the mucus membranes of the intestines?

    <p>Non-ciliated simple columnar epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of synovites in synovial membranes?

    <p>Secreting components of synovial fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of gland releases secretions directly into surrounding tissues and fluids?

    <p>Endocrine gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of gland releases its contents through a duct that leads to the epithelial surface?

    <p>Merocrine gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure made up of one or more cells modified to synthesize and secrete chemical substances?

    <p>Gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of secretion is the most common among exocrine glands?

    <p>Merocrine secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of secretion is the apical portion of the cell released along with secretory contents?

    <p>Apocrine secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glands produce and secrete sweat through merocrine secretion?

    <p>Eccrine glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do exocrine glands release their contents in the body?

    <p>Into cavities in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of epithelial tissue in the body?

    <p>Forming protective barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelial tissue would you expect to find lining the respiratory and digestive tracts?

    <p>Simple columnar epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue type is responsible for providing cushioning and support for organs?

    <p>Adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes cuboidal epithelium compared to columnar epithelium?

    <p>Cuboidal cells are cube-shaped.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue provides structural support to the body by forming tendons and ligaments?

    <p>Dense regular connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is stratified squamous epithelium primarily found in the human body?

    <p>Covering the skin and mucous membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes pseudostratified columnar epithelial tissue from simple columnar epithelial tissue?

    <p>Pseudostratified columnar epithelial tissue consists of tall, columnar cells that appear stratified due to varying heights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is NOT attributed to connective tissue?

    <p>Oxygen transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is fluid connective tissue found in the human body?

    <p>Blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes fibrous connective tissue?

    <p>Fibrous connective tissue contains dense, collagen-rich extracellular matrix fibers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of specialized epithelial tissues?

    <p>Specialized epithelial tissues are adapted for specific functions like ciliated columnar epithelium and goblet cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of connective tissue in the human body?

    <p>Providing structure and stability by connecting organs and tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Epithelial Tissue

    • Found in lining of fallopian tubes, respiratory tract, and parts of digestive system
    • Functions: protection, absorption, secretion, and sensation

    Ciliated Columnar Epithelial Tissue

    • Location: lining of fallopian tubes and parts of respiratory system
    • Function: beating of cilia helps remove particulate matter from airways

    Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

    • Location: respiratory tract, e.g. trachea
    • Function: propels mucus towards throat, involved in mucous secretion
    • Cells have cilia and goblet cells

    Stratified Epithelium (Layered Epithelium)

    • Types: stratified squamous, stratified cuboidal, stratified columnar
    • Functions: protection, secretion, absorption, and filtration

    Stratified Squamous Epithelium

    • Location: skin, lining of mouth cavity
    • Function: prevents water loss, protects underlying tissues

    Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

    • Location: ducts of mammary glands, sweat glands, salivary glands, and pancreas
    • Function: provides more protection than single layer

    Stratified Columnar Epithelium

    • Location: male urethra, vas deferens, and parts of epiglottis
    • Function: provides protection, secretion, and lubrication

    Transitional Epithelium

    • Location: urethra, uterus, and urinary bladder
    • Function: forms expandable lining, prevents contents of urinary tract from diffusing into internal environment

    Connective Tissue

    • Types: fluid, supportive, and connective tissue proper
    • Functions: support, protection, transportation, and storage

    Fluid Connective Tissue

    • Types: blood and lymph
    • Functions: transportation of gases, nutrients, hormones, and cells of immune system

    Supportive Connective Tissue

    • Types: bone and cartilage
    • Functions: provides structure, strength, and protection to body

    Connective Tissue Proper

    • Types: loose, dense, and specialized connective tissue
    • Functions: binding, supporting, and protecting other tissues and organs### Types of Adipose Tissue
    • There are two types of adipose tissue: white adipose tissue and brown adipose tissue
    • White adipose tissue:
      • Makes up 20-25% of body weight in well-nourished adults
      • Serves as insulation from cold temperatures and mechanical injuries
      • Supports the kidneys and eyes
    • Brown adipose tissue:
      • Found in newborns and children
      • Produces more heat and energy
      • Less abundant in adults

    Connective Tissue

    • Functions:
      • Provides support and structure to the body
      • Protects organs and tissues
      • Facilitates movement and flexibility
    • Types of connective tissue:
      • Areolar tissue:
        • Shows little specialization
        • Contains all cell types and fibers
        • Distributed in a random, web-like fashion
      • Reticular tissue:
        • A mesh-like, supportive framework for soft organs
        • Reticular cells produce reticular fibers
      • Fibrous connective tissue:
        • Forms fibers that hold structures together
        • Consists of fibrocytes, chondroblasts, and chondrocytes

    Cells of Connective Tissue

      1. Fibroblast:
      • Forms fibrous connective tissue
      • Heavily involved in wound healing
      • Secrete three types of fibers: collagen, elastic, and reticular
      1. Macrophage:
      • Large, irregularly shaped cells
      • Phagocytic in nature, engulfing and digesting cell debris and foreign bodies
      • Derived from monocytes
      1. Lymphocyte:
      • Found in lymphoid tissues
      • Synthesize and secrete antibodies in response to foreign materials and microbes
      1. Fat cells (adipocytes):
      • Abundant in adipose tissue
      • Two types: white and brown adipose tissue
      1. Leukocytes:
      • Group of small cells found in healthy connective tissue
      • Migrate significantly during infection
      • Play a role in tissue defense
      1. Mast cells:
      • Found in some connective tissue and blood vessels
      • Produce granules containing heparin, histamine, and other substances
      • Released in response to injury or damage

    Hormones Affecting Bone Growth

    • Vitamin D:
      • Metabolites produced in the body and transported in the blood
      • Promote absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the small intestine
      • Decreased levels can result in osteomalacia
    • Calcitonin:
      • Produced by the thyroid gland
      • Decreases serum calcium levels
      • Inhibits bone reabsorption and increases renal excretion of calcium and phosphorus
    • Parathyroid hormone (PTH):
      • Increases serum calcium levels
      • Stimulates bone to promote osteoclastic activity
      • Reduces renal excretion of calcium and facilitates absorption from the intestine
    • Growth hormone:
      • Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
      • Involved in increasing bone length and determining matrix formation
      • Increased/decreased secretion can result in gigantism or dwarfism
    • Glucocorticoids:
      • Regulate protein metabolism
      • Increase or decrease catabolism to reduce or intensify bone matrix
      • Help regulate intestinal calcium and phosphorus absorption
    • Sex hormone:
      • Estrogen stimulates osteoblastic activity and inhibits PTH anabolism
      • Increases bone mass

    Bone Tissue

    • Types of bone tissue:
      • Compact bone:
        • Outer layer of bone
        • Solid appearance, but has haversian canal system
        • Contains blood and lymph vessels
      • Spongy cancellous bone:
        • Contains large spaces or trabeculae filled with red and yellow marrow
        • Site for hematopoiesis (production of blood cells)

    Epithelial Tissue

    • Functions:
      • Protection of underlying structures
      • Secretion of lubricating fluids
      • Absorption of nutrients
    • Types of epithelial tissue:
      • Simple epithelium:
        • Single layer of identical cells
        • Divided into four types based on cell shape
      • Stratified epithelium:
        • Multiple layers of cells
    • Simple epithelial tissues:
      • Simple squamous (pavement) epithelium:
        • Composed of flattened cells
        • Allows for easy passage of substances
        • Found in the heart, lungs, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels
      • Simple cuboidal epithelium:
        • Consists of cube-shaped cells
        • Found in the lining of kidney tubules and ducts of glands
        • Involved in secretion, absorption, and excretion
      • Simple columnar epithelium:
        • Consists of rectangular cells
        • Found in the lining of the digestive system and female reproductive tract
        • Involved in absorption and secretion
      • Pseudo (false) stratified epithelium:
        • Composed of columnar cells with cilia on their apical surfaces### Connective Tissue
    • A diverse primary group of tissue that makes up various parts of every organ in the body
    • Supports and binds all other tissues together and connects with other parts of the body
    • Forms bones and binds bones, muscles, and skin together
    • Originates from a primitive cell called mesenchyme cells
    • Possesses matrix and other ground substances
    • Matrix is fluid-filled, in which other cells are embedded, and ground substances serve as glues that allow other connective tissue to be attached to them

    Functions of Connective Tissue

    • Protection: cells of the immune system and blood protect against toxins and tissue injury, as well as against microorganisms
    • Transportation: blood transports gases, nutrients, enzymes, hormones, and cells of the immune system throughout the body
    • Cushioning and insulating effect: adipose tissue cushions and protects the tissue it surrounds and provides an insulating layer beneath the skin that helps conserve heat
    • Connection: tendons attach muscles to bone, and ligaments hold bones together
    • Enclosure and separation: sheets of connective tissue form capsules around organs and separate muscles, arteries, veins, and nerves from one another
    • Support and movement: bones of the skeletal system provide rigid support for the body, and semi-rigid cartilage supports structures such as the nose, ears, and joint surfaces

    Classification of Connective Tissues

    • Fluid connective tissue: includes lymph and blood, which contain various substances such as salts, nutrients, and dissolved proteins that circulate in a watery fluid
    • Supportive connective tissue: includes bone and cartilage, which provide structure and strength to the body and protect soft tissues
    • Connective tissue proper: includes loose connective tissue and dense connective tissue, which are found in various parts of the body and provide support and connection between tissues

    Types of Connective Tissue

    • Loose connective tissue: includes areolar tissue, adipose tissue, and reticular tissue
    • Dense connective tissue: includes regular elastic tissue, irregular elastic tissue, and compact bone
    • Fluid connective tissue: includes blood and lymph

    Epithelial Tissue

    • A type of tissue that forms the surface of the skin and lines the digestive, respiratory, reproductive, and urinary systems
    • Protects against physical and chemical wear and tear
    • Types of epithelial tissue:
      • Squamous epithelium: found in the skin, lining of the mouth, and respiratory tract
      • Cuboidal epithelium: found in the ducts of glands, such as the mammary glands, sweat glands, and salivary glands
      • Columnar epithelium: found in the lining of the digestive tract, respiratory tract, and glands
      • Pseudostratified epithelium: found in the respiratory tract, where it propels mucus towards the throat
      • Transitional epithelium: found in the urethra, uterus, and urinary bladder, where it provides an expandable lining and forms a barrier that helps to prevent the contents of the urinary tract from diffusing into the internal environment

    Bone Tissue

    • The hardest connective tissue, which provides protection to internal organs and supports the body
    • Consists of 20% water, 30-40% inorganic material, and 40-50% of carbonate and phosphate
    • Functions:
      • Provides a framework for the body
      • Supports the surrounding tissues (muscle and tendon)
      • Assists in movements through muscle contractions and joints
      • Protects vital organs such as the heart and lungs
      • Manufactures blood cells in red bone marrow
      • Provides storage for mineral salts (calcium and phosphorus)
      • Forms the boundaries of the cranial, thoracic, and pelvic cavities

    Development of Bone

    • Begins in-utero (before birth) and remains uncompleted until 35 years of life
    • Long, short, and irregular bones found in the column and middle ear develop from cartilage, while flat bones develop from tendons
    • Bone development consists of two processes:
      • Calcium salt deposition (calcification) in the bone tissue for its proper formation
      • Secretion of osteoid, which is the bone substance produced by osteoblasts, and is done by the matrix as it gradually replaces the original cartilage or membrane or tendon

    Factors Affecting Bone Growth and Metabolism

    • Phosphorus and calcium: maintain an increased relationship, with calcium and phosphorus levels decreasing or increasing in response to changes in serum levels
    • Vitamin D: promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the small intestine
    • Calcitonin: produced by the thyroid gland, decreases the serum calcium level if increased above its normal level
    • Parathyroid hormone: increases and stimulates bone to promote osteoclastic activity and donate calcium to the blood when serum calcium is lowered
    • Growth hormone: secreted by the pituitary gland, involved in increasing bone length and determining the amount of matrix formed before maturity
    • Glucocorticoids: regulate protein metabolism when needed
    • Sex hormone: estrogen stimulates osteoblastic activity and tend to inhibit the role of PTH anabolism and increase bone mass

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